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In-Person Program

How to Organize a Privately Owned Business

Skillfully getting your client's business off to the right start

Product Number:	2110056P01
Date(s):	Tuesday, 10/19/2010, 1:30 pm to 5:30 pm
Location:	MCLE Conference Center, Ten Winter Place, Boston (directions)
CLE Credits:	4 substantive credits, 0 ethics credits

Entrepreneurs usually realize that they need to conduct their business through some kind of legal entity in order to limit their personal liability for the debts and other obligations of their business. The choice of entities, however, is myriad-and the consequences of choosing the wrong type of entity can be dire. So they look to you as legal counsel to help them navigate the maze of organizational entities and establish a solid foundation for their business.

You will learn...

About the three types of business entities most commonly selected by entrepreneurs: the "C" corporation, the "S" corporation, and the limited liability company ("LLC")
About other unincorporated entities such as the sole-proprietorship, general partnership, and limited liability partnership
General duties owed by owners or principals to each other, to the business entity, and to third parties
About typical corporate governance issues
About the significant tax considerations that may affect an entrepreneur's choice of entity
The actual mechanics of organizing a privately held business

Agenda and written materials

General Strategies for Choice of Business Entity
Limited Liability Entities
C corporation
S corporation
Limited liability company
Unincorporated Entities
Sole-proprietorships
General partnerships
Limited liability partnerships
Limited partnerships
Organizing the Corporation
Tax Considerations and Consequences
"Ask the Experts" Q&A Session

Faculty

James F. Coffey, Esq., Chair, Nutter McClennen & Fish LLP, Boston
William J. Bernat, Esq., Nutter McClennen & Fish LLP, Boston
Michael J. Fencer, Esq., Jager Smith, PC, Boston
John G. Loughnane, Esq., Eckert Seamans Cherin & Mellott LLC, Boston

Fees

MCLE Sponsor Members ....$195

New lawyers admitted to law practice after 2006, pending admittees and law students ....$145

All Others ....$225

General Information

Product Number:	2110056P01
Date(s):	Tuesday, 10/19/2010, 1:30 pm to 5:30 pm
Location:	MCLE Conference Center, Ten Winter Place, Boston (directions)
CLE Credits:	4 substantive credits, 0 ethics credits

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